California intervention program

RNEV · Feb 11

Mnltr2021 said:

I had my intake at the end of the week and I had to set up my account with fssolution right away. I had first test the second week which was urine, then blood and hair after that. So at beginning you go once a week and it can be any day including weekends and holidays. I still test 3-5 five times a month and randomly through out the year I'll get a blood test and hair test which both are more expensive than urine test. I live in big city where we do have a lot testing sites. Their is a few places that will let you test after hours you just have to give them plenty of time so once you find out your testing on the weekend you will have to notify them that you test that day. I believe other cites also have places where you can test after hours. The testing is not hard at the beginning since you won't be working but it can really expensive I think I paid 600 dollars the first month. With urine test just make sure you don't drink a lot water to cause dilution and have plenty of protein. I believe premier should have a list medication to avoid taking while in program.

Are you working again? If so how long was it before you were able to? Any restrictions? And how was it trying to find a job? Does your worksite manager know why you're in the program?

Mnltr2021 · Feb 11

I started working after 8 months in the program. I was able to start working at 6 months it was just tough to get a job with all restrictions at the beginning. I'm an ICU nurse and at the beginning I did not have narcotics access even though I never had issues with narcotics. I started working at Dialysis center and I work there for a year. I now work in the ICU again. When I was interviewing yes I told them I was in the intervention program but not why I entered. I just told them I was in recovery. It though to get job at the beginning but it's not impossible. Now the only restrictions I have is I can't be only nurse on duty, I can't precept or charge and I can't float to another unit.

NurseJackie69 · Feb 12

Mnltr2021 said:

I started working after 8 months in the program. I was able to start working at 6 months it was just tough to get a job with all restrictions at the beginning. I'm an ICU nurse and at the beginning I did not have narcotics access even though I never had issues with narcotics. I started working at Dialysis center and I work there for a year. I now work in the ICU again. When I was interviewing yes I told them I was in the intervention program but not why I entered. I just told them I was in recovery. It though to get job at the beginning but it's not impossible. Now the only restrictions I have is I can't be only nurse on duty, I can't precept or charge and I can't float to another unit.

So, the only restrictions you have now are.....

1. You can't be the only nurse on duty. POSITIVE, I will take that!

2. You can't Precept or be Charge. POSITIVE and Another win! I will take that!

3. You can't Float to Another Unit. Holy Crap, you hit the jackpot. All 3 of these restrictions are GIFTS in my opinion. You got a heck of a deal. Ask the BON if you can keep these 3 restrictions in place after your contract is up, LOL. I would love to have them each and every day!